The 50 Best New Truck Parts and 5 Best Tools From the SEMA Show

Who: American Force
What: Special Forces ZULU wheel
Why: American Force is taking the lifted truck wheel market by storm, and this is just one of the variety of slick new wheel designs they debuted at SEMA. Many custom finishes and colors are available.
Where: (877) 427-6773, americanforcewheels.com

Who: Antigravity Batteries
What: Micro-Start personal power supply
Why: This high-tech battery can fit in your pocket, but it is powerful enough to jump-start most V-8 trucks. It also comes with a variety of adapters to charge laptops, cell phones, tablets, and other devices.
Where: (310) 527-2330, antigravitybatteries.com

AP Racing and Stillen teamed up to create one of the sickest big brake kits we’ve ever seen. The caliper design is straight from AP Racing’s motorsports division, so it’s got low weight, high rigidity, and near-instantaneous cooling. It’s all-out race technology for the street, and we can’t wait to get our hands on a set.

Who: Banks Power
What: Straight-Shot water/methanol injection system
Why: It’s got an easy-to-use plug-and-play controller, full adjustability, and multiple injection setpoints and rates, so you can customize it exactly to your application. Above all, it gives you lower air inlet temps and more reliable power.
Where: (626) 969-9600, bankspower.com

Who: Be Cool
What: LS swap cooling module for ’67-’72 GM trucks
Why: So, you want to swap a modern LS motor into your classic Chevy or GMC truck? Be Cool’s complete cooling system has everything you need in one package, and it’s made entirely in the USA.
Where: (800) 691-2667, becool.com

Who: Kinetik
What: Pro Series HC1800S power cell
Why: Kinetik’s Pro Series power cells are designed for those that need a strong foundation of 12V power for their truck’s upgraded stereo, lighting, and accessories. They’re also made in the USA and feature a three-year warranty.
Where: (888) 522-8346, kinetikaudio.com

Who: K&N
What: Blackhawk air intakes
Why: A gaudy air filter can easily distract from an otherwise cleanly modified engine bay, so K&N has released this subtle line of blacked-out air intakes for those that like to fly under the radar.
Where: (800) 858-3333, knfilters.com

Who: McGaughys
What: 3/5 or 4/6-inch lowering kit for 2014 Silverado/Sierra
Why: McGaughys’ kit is adjustable from a 3/5-inch drop to a 4/6-inch drop, so you can get the exact drop you want. It also fits all cab and engine configurations for an easy install.
Where: (559) 226-8196, mcgaughys.com

Who: Paramount Restyling
What: Evolution LED grille for ‘07-’13 Silverado 1500
Why: Paramount Restyling’s new Evolution grille line offers integrated LED lighting for the ultimate in form and function. Now your truck can look tough and have improved visibility at the same time.
Where: (866) 988-8348, paramountrestyling.com

Who: PRW Industries
What: High-performance water pump for ’99-’06 GM LS engines
Why: This polished aluminum water pump is a thing of beauty, and it’s designed to minimize cavitation up to 7,000 rpm for reliable cooling under pressure.
Where: (951) 436-7900, prw-usa.com

What better trucks than the ’14 Silverado and Sierra to unveil your first 6-inch lift kit, which is exactly what Rancho did. With options like replacement struts versus strut spacer, there is something in this kit for everybody. And it is FMVSS-126 certified.

Who: Rancho
What: Six-inch lift kit for 2014 Silverado/Sierra
Why: Rancho’s new six-inch kit for the 2014 GM trucks is fully FMVSS-126 certified, which means that it has been tested for rollover safety and passed with flying colors. Now you can have an aggressive, off-road–ready lift that’s also safe on the streets.
Where: (734) 384-7804, gorancho.com

Who: T-Rex
What: Torch series LED lighted grilles
Why: T-Rex took their already aggressive-looking X-Metal grilles, and added powerful LED lightbars to them. It’s form and function all in one package.
Where: (951) 270-5388, trexbillet.com

Who: WeatherTech
What: TechLiner custom-fit bed and tailgate liners
Why: It installs in minutes without drilling or applying chemicals, and it’s made of a special soft-touch material that protects both your bed and your cargo.
Where: (800) 943-9250, weathertechdirect.com

2)Who: GearWrench
What: PivotForce compound-action pliers
Why: These smart pliers make use of compound action, which means you get excellent cutting power and grip with 40 percent less squeezing force than ordinary pliers.
Where: (866) 907-9716, gearwrench.com

After using Ingersoll Rand tools for years, I’m a believer in their quality, battery life, and performance. Once I found out a smaller, lighter, but still powerful 12V line was debuting at SEMA, I couldn’t wait to try them out. This compact drill was worth the wait.